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EJ05 VKZ

2005 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,798 mi
Last recorded75,798 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 VKZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 75,798 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 75,798 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 73,126 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2024 70,776 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 68,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 65,717 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, and tread worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 61,835 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 61,835 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 59,119 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 59,119 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 52,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 45,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 42,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 42,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,503 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,411 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EJ05 VKZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 VKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EJ05 VKZ registered?

EJ05 VKZ is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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